Aston Villa: Leon Bailey to Hull City latest as owner shares fresh transfer forecast
Aston Villa continue to work on the sale of Leon Bailey to Hull City.
The Jamaica international has been on the chopping block in B6 throughout the summer.
He clearly isn't part of Unai Emery's plans having returned from his loan spell at Roma in January.
The winger's confidence is on the floor and a move could make perfect sense for all parties.
That has seen a move to Hull emerge as a likely destination for Bailey, as covered by Villa News, despite a variety of frustrating updates.
The Tigers' owner Acun Ilicali has now revealed exactly where a move for the wide man is at.
How close is Leon Bailey to joining Hull City?
The 28-year-old has gone back-and-forth all summer as a Villa Park exit has been on the cards and then off again.
That has left many fans annoyed who just want to see the attacker off the books this summer.
The issue has been that Villa want to secure a fee for his exit, as another loan doesn't seek to benefit them.
It appears now that they have gotten their wish as Ilicali spoke out in his unorthodox way on social media.
The Turkiye national has been sharing percentages this summer to suggest how close Hull are to sealing transfers.
In the latest version, shared on Wednesday, he has seemingly suggested that a deal for Bailey is done at the MKM Stadium.
Number 10 on the list sees a Jamaica flag and a tick emoji, while below the percentages continue, pointing towards the fact that the forward is now a Tigers player.
That will be music to the ears of everyone at Bodymoor Heath, even if it will be sad to see him leave.
Why Aston Villa will always respect Bailey
It seems very unfair after a five-year spell in B6 that his departure will be celebrated this summer.
The 1997-born ace has long been a fan favourite, but his recent form has simply let him down.
The 2023/24 season was electric as he put up 14 goals and 13 assists in all competitions.
That raised the bar, but subsequently ruined his Villa career as he only ever managed eight goal involvements in the next two campaigns.
It is for that reason, on top of his massive wage, that Villa want him gone.
That isn't to say that he doesn't leave as a massively respected figure and someone who has played a massive part in getting the Villans to where they are today.
Bailey's goal output helped Villa to the Champions League, with his strike away to Arsenal one of the most iconic moments in recent claret and blue history.
It is for that reason that he is loved in B6 and will be missed, even if things are ready to end on a somewhat sour note.